Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring: A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
About
Silver Spring is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. After -29 years in 1981 city had an estimated population of 71,452 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Silver Spring
| Population | 71,452 (1981) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Postal code | 20901–20908, 20914–20916, 20997, 20918, 20910–20911, 20993 |
| Phone Area Codes | 240, 301 |
| Official name | Silver Spring |
| Water as percent of area | 0.37% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.63% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9907,-77.0261 |
| Altitude | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 17:59:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Silver Spring is located at 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W (38.9906700, -77.0260900). It has 3 neighbors: District of Columbia, Forest Glen and Takoma Park.
Silver Spring map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 8 mph. Cha...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 71,452 | - | 36667 |
Best Things to Do in Silver Spring
1Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
2Wheaton Regional Park Adventure Playground
2002 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States View details
Phone: +13016502883 | Website available
3Saint Camillus Church
1600 St Camillus Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903, United States View details
Phone: +13014348400 | Website available
4Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park
1120 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
5Wheaton Miniature Train & Carousel
2002 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States View details
Phone: +13015637546 | Website available
Where to Eat in Silver Spring
1Dave & Buster's
8661 Colesville Rd Suite E102, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13012732700 | Website available
2BurgerFi
8504 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015652100 | Website available
3Red Lobster
8533 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015883299 | Website available
4Outback Steakhouse
13703 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, United States View details
Phone: +13019334385 | Website available
5Nando's Peri-Peri
924 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015887280 | Website available
Where to Stay in Silver Spring
1DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015895200 | Website available
2Hampton Inn Silver Spring Washington DC
8728-A, Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015885887 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N-Silver Spring, an IHG Hotel
7990 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015653444 | Website available
4Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown
8506 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015894899 | Website available
5Days Inn by Wyndham Silver Spring
8040 13th St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States View details
Phone: +13015884400 | Website available
People born in Silver Spring (145)
People born in Silver Spring, including stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor Lewis Black, actor Wayne Duvall, romance writer Nora Roberts, .
More notable people
- Adam Cadre (American writer) he was born in 05/02/1974
- Blair Lee III (American politician (1916-1985)) he was born in 19/05/1916
- Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (American author of fantasy and young adult literature) she was born in 16/04/1984
- Blair Lee I (American politician (1857-1944)) he was born in 09/08/1857
- Lisa Ann Walter (American actress) she was born in 03/08/1963
- Cara DeLizia (actress) she was born in 10/04/1984
- Darrius Heyward-Bey (American football player) he was born in 26/02/1987
- Ryan Pinkston (American actor) he was born in 08/02/1988
- Derrick Gray (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 11/11/1985
- Rian Johnson (American screenwriter, film director, film producer and film editor) he was born in 17/12/1973
- Judi Bari (American environmentalist) she was born in 07/11/1949
- Michael Ealy (American actor) he was born in 03/08/1973
- Bill Callahan (American singer-songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 03/06/1966
- Dominique Dawes (American gymnast) she was born in 20/11/1976
- Joe Lally (American musician) he was born in 03/12/1963
- Crystal Chappell (American actress) she was born in 04/08/1965
- Nick Adenhart (professional baseball player) he was born in 24/08/1986
- Dan Futterman (American screenwriter and actor) he was born in 08/06/1967
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Silver Spring, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162210 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
| 163408 | Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring (MD) | 20901 |
| 131399 | University of the District of Columbia | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
| 363721 | University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
| 434937 | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | Silver Spring (MD) | 20902 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Silver Spring, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Silver Spring.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Post Office | Silver Spring (MD) | 20910 |
| Takoma Park Post Office | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
| Lammond Rigg Post Office | Washington (DC) | 20011 |
| Langley Park Post Office | Hyattsville (MD) | 20783 |
| Forest Glen Post Office | Silver Spring (MD) | 20910 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Silver Spring, Pennsylvania township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 18,736 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Kemp Mill | 13,445 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Silver Spring distances to largest Maryland cities